Iowa Republicans Side with Big Oil
Des Moines – As Iowans face high gas prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, Congresswoman Cindy Axne voted for a bill that would prevent oil and gas companies from price gouging at the pump. Iowa Republicans Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Randy Feenstra instead chose to side with […]
Iowa GOP Vote Against Solving Baby Formula Shortage
Des Moines – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn released the following statement after Iowa Republicans in Congress voted against the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act late last night, which would provide emergency funding to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States. Congresswoman Cindy Axne voted for the bill. “As Democrats move […]
IDP Joins State Democratic Parties in Call to Codify Roe v. Wade
Des Moines – Last night, a draft opinion circulated indicating the Supreme Court’s intent to overturn Roe v. Wade. Given the additional powers this anticipated decision will yield to state and territorial legislatures, the listed State Parties signed on to jointly offer the following statement: “The shockwaves of Donald Trump’s presidency are neither gone nor […]
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Speaker for Liberty and Justice Celebration
DES MOINES — The Iowa Democratic Party is excited to announce Congressman Colin Allred of Texas as our featured speaker for the upcoming Liberty and Justice Celebration on Saturday, April 30 at the Iowa Events Center. Tickets for the event can be purchased HERE. Media RSVP can be found HERE “I’m thrilled to welcome Congressman […]
IDP, Iowa GOP & Brown and Black Forums of America Hold Historic Meeting
Iowa Democratic Party, Republican Party of Iowa & Brown and Black Forums of America Hold Historic Meeting Des Moines – Last Thursday, Iowa’s Brown and Black Forums of America Co-Chairs Wayne Ford and Mary Campos, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn, and Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann met to discuss a variety of […]
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Erin Davison-Rippey as Executive Director
DES MOINES – Erin Davison-Rippey will serve as the Iowa Democratic Party’s Executive Director, working closely with Chairman Ross Wilburn, party leaders, and volunteers across the state to build the party’s infrastructure for long-term progressive wins across Iowa. “Growing our party and laying a foundation for progressive victories across the state requires a proven, strategic, […]
Iowa Democrats Condemn Racism and Anti-Asian Violence
DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party AAPI Caucus Chair Laura Parkinson released the following statement on the deadly shooting earlier this week in Georgia and disturbing incidents of anti-Asian racism and violence across the nation: “This week we saw the tragic and avoidable consequences of xenophobic and hate-filled rhetoric, with the targeted killing of eight […]
Hinson and Feenstra oppose bipartisan reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
DES MOINES – Iowa Republican Representatives Ashley Hinson and Randy Feenstra have voted against reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives yesterday on a bipartisan vote. Iowa Democratic Representative Cindy Axne supported the authorization of the bill, which also included increased funding championed by Axne to help law […]
Iowa GOP Has Learned Nothing From January 6
Top strategist to Governor Reynolds and Senator Ernst issues a “call to arms” over legal counting of ballots in IA-02 race Last week, the U.S. House Committee on Administration announced that they are moving forward with a review of Iowa’s Second Congressional District election to ensure all legally cast ballots are counted. Following that announcement, […]
New Iowa Poll highlights Reynolds’ vulnerability with a majority of Iowans against reelection campaign
Majority of Iowans don’t want Reynolds to run for reelection, Reynolds job performance underwater for the first time DES MOINES – Following Iowa’s disastrous response to the COVID pandemic and a legislative session defined by Republican attempts to weaken public schools and restrict the rights of Iowans, the latest Iowa Poll shows Kim Reynolds is […]